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    72 Products

    Rectangular Files

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. Rectangular Files.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Single-Cut Face. Rectangular Files.

    Single-Cut

    Face

    Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
    Tapered Rectangle
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Tapered File. Rectangular Files, Rectangle.

    Tapered Rectangle

    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Without Teeth—Edges without teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing. Single-cut tapered files without teeth on the edges are often used to shape material on a lathe. Also known as lathe files.
    Single-Cut Edge—Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.
    Black Oxide—Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
    For Coarse
    Finish
    For Medium
    Finish
    For Fine Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge Tooth Style
    Finish
    For Use On
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    4"7/16"1/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A1100000———04225A31000000
    6"9/16"1/8"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A1200004225A220000004225A3200000
    6"9/16"1/8"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideSteel, Iron42605A62000042605A67000042605A710000
    8"11/16"1/8"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A1300004225A23000004225A3300000
    8"3/4"1/8"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideSteel, Iron42605A63000042605A680000042605A7200000
    10"7/8"1/8"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A14000004225A24000004225A3400000
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideSteel, Iron42605A64000042605A690000042605A7300000
    10"1"3/16"Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without TeethSteel, Iron4223A100000———04223A400000
    12"1 1/8"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A15000004225A25000004225A3500000
    12"1 1/8"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideSteel, Iron42605A6500000———042605A11100000
    12"1 1/8"1/4"Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without TeethSteel, Iron4223A200000———04223A500000
    14"1 5/16"1/4"Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without TeethSteel, Iron———0———04225A11100000
    14"1 5/16"1/4"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A16000004225A39000004225A3600000
    14"1 5/16"1/4"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideSteel, Iron42605A6600000———0———0
    16"1 1/2"1/4"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutSteel, Iron4225A3700000———0———0
     

    Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

    No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in. Length does not include the handle.
    Straight Rectangle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files, Straight Rectangle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Straight File. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files, Rectangle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Double-Cut Face. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Single-Cut Face. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files.

    Straight Rectangle

    Double-Cut

    Face

    Single-Cut

    Face

    Straight files are also known as hand files. Files with steel handles have a single-piece construction.
    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Without Teeth—Edges without teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    For Coarse
    Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge Tooth Style
    Finish
    Handle
    Material
    For Use On
    Each
    Double Cut Flat Face × Double Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutPainted SteelSteel, Iron42405A513000000
     
    Double Cut Flat Face × Single Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    8"15/16"3/16"Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without TeethSteelSteel, Iron42405A52700000
    8"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Without TeethSteelSteel, Iron42405A52800000
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Without TeethPainted SteelSteel, Iron42405A51100000
    12"1 3/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Without TeethSteelSteel, Iron42405A52900000
     
    Single Cut Flat Face × Single Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutPainted SteelSteel, Iron42405A51200000
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxidePainted SteelSteel, Iron42405A4300000
     
    Tapered Rectangle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files, Tapered Rectangle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rectangle. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files, Tapered File.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Double-Cut Face. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Single-Cut Face. Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files.

    Tapered Rectangle

    Double-Cut

    Face

    Single-Cut

    Face

    Files with rubber-coated plastic handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip.
    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal. Double-cut tapered files are also known as flat files.
    Single-Cut Face—Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.
    Single-Cut Edge—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    For Coarse
    Finish
    For Medium
    Finish
    For Fine Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge Tooth Style
    Finish
    Handle Material
    For Use On
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Double Cut Flat Face × Double Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A52200000042405A52300000042405A524000000
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A51600000———042405A51700000
     
    Single Cut Flat Face × Single Cut Flat Face
     
    Rigid
    8"13/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A52100000———0———0
    8"13/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A51500000———0———0
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A52500000———042405A52600000
    10"15/16"3/16"Flat Single Cut × Flat Single CutBlack OxideRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron42405A51800000———042405A51900000
     

    File Sets

    Keep multiple files on hand for workpieces of different shapes and sizes.
    All sets include American-pattern files, also known as machinists' files.
    Don't see the set you need? Create your own with a tool roll and individual files.
    3 Pieces
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. File Sets, 3 Pieces.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rectangle. File Sets.

    Rectangle

    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Single-Cut Face with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
    Painted Steel Handle—Files with painted steel handles have a single-piece construction.
    Rubber Handle—Files with rubber handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Face Tooth Style
    File
    Pattern
    Handle
    Material
    Finish
    Container Type
    For Use On
    Each
    Rectangle—For Coarse and Fine Finish
    10"15/16"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanPainted SteelCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron9768N11000000
    10"1"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanRubberBlack OxideCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron9768N1200000
    13 1/2"15/16"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanPainted SteelBlack OxideCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron42405A4600000
     
    5 Pieces
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. File Sets, 5 Pieces.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rectangle. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Half Round. File Sets.

    Rectangle

    Half Round

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Round. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Triangle. File Sets.

    Round

    Triangle

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Square. File Sets.

    Square

    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Single-Cut Face with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
    Rubber Handle—Files with rubber handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip.
    Wood Handle—Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Face Tooth Style
    File
    Pattern
    Handle
    Material
    Finish
    Container Type
    For Use On
    Each
    Rectangle, Half Round, and Triangle—For Coarse and Fine Finish
    6", 8", 10"5/16", 11/16", 15/16", 1"Double Cut, Single CutAmericanRubberPlastic PouchSteel, Iron8181A21000000
     
    Rectangle, Half Round, Round, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish
    8"5/16", 13/16"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanRubberCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron9768N1300000
    8"5/16", 13/16"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanRubberBlack OxideCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron42605A8100000
    8"5/16", 3/4", 13/16"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanWoodCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron8181A1200000
    10"3/8", 15/16", 1"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanRubberCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron9768N1400000
     
    9 Pieces
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. File Sets, 9 Pieces.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rectangle. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Half Round. File Sets.

    Rectangle

    Half Round

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Round. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Triangle. File Sets.

    Round

    Triangle

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Square. File Sets.

    Square

    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Single-Cut Face with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
    Rubber Handle—Files with rubber handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip.
    Wood Handle—Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    Length—For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Face Tooth Style
    File
    Pattern
    Handle
    Material
    Finish
    Container Type
    For Use On
    Each
    Rectangle, Half Round, Round, and Triangle—For Coarse and Fine Finish
    6", 10"3/8", 15/16", 1"Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip BreakerAmericanRubberBlack OxideCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron42605A820000000
     
    Rectangle, Half Round, Round, Triangle, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish
    7", 10"3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16"Double Cut, Single CutAmericanCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron8173A11000000
    7", 10"3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16"Double Cut, Single CutAmericanWoodCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron8173A12000000
     
    13 Pieces
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. File Sets, 13 Pieces.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rectangle. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Half Round. File Sets.

    Rectangle

    Half Round

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Round. File Sets.
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Triangle. File Sets.

    Round

    Triangle

    Image of Specification. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Square. File Sets.

    Square

    Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
    Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
    Wood Handle—Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
    Length—For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Face Tooth Style
    File
    Pattern
    Handle
    Material
    Container Type
    For Use On
    Each
    Rectangle, Half Round, Round, Triangle, and Square—For Coarse, Medium, and Fine Finish
    8", 10"3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1"Double Cut, Single CutAmericanCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron8176A110000000
    8", 10"3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1"Double Cut, Single CutAmericanWoodCanvas Roll-Up PouchSteel, Iron8176A12000000
     

    Integrated-Handle Round Files

    Smooth out concave shapes and holes without needing a separate handle. They remove material rapidly because they have two sets of diagonal teeth and are used with more pressure than single-cut files. A rubber-coated plastic handle gives you a good, comfortable grip. Length does not include the handle.
    Tapered Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Files. Integrated-Handle Round Files.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Double Cut. Integrated-Handle Round Files.
    Black Oxide—Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
    For Coarse Finish
    For Medium Finish
    For Fine Finish
    Lg.
    Finish
    Handle Material
    For Use On
    Dia.
    Each
    Dia.
    Each
    Dia.
    Each
    Double Cut
     
    Rigid
    8"Rubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron9/32"9711N113000000———0———0
    8"Black OxideRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron9/32"9711N11100000———0———0
    10"Rubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron11/32"9711N1140000011/32"9711N11500000011/32"9711N116000000
    10"Black OxideRubber-Coated PlasticSteel, Iron11/32"9711N11200000———0———0
     
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